Springfield, Missouri Sports News

Drillers Take on Springfield in Series Opener

Springfield, MO - The Tulsa Drillers hung on for the 6-4 win against the Springfield Cardinals before 2,875 fans at Hammons Field on Monday night.
For the third time in their last four games, the Cardinals (20-11, 55-46) dealt the first blow in the opening inning. Facing RHP Dennis Santana (W, 1-0), RF Magneuris Sierra led off with a line drive single to left-center field. CF Oscar Mercado chopped into a fielder's choice that retired Sierra at second but allowed Mercado to reach. He then race...